Research Plan of Action - New In-house
Some companies have a research group, most do not. If you happen to be in the latter group, you may not have anyone concentrating on research--nor do they know where to start. The linked gantt chart shows the
steps that you might consider if you have to train an internal candidate.
This gantt chart requires MS Project 2000. It is fairly conprehensive and was used to train an internal employee that was re-deployed to do research. It also includes the steps to setup the in-house library.
Here is the recommended (and typical) way to decide what and how to do the research.
- Specify Decisions – Purpose of Study
- Determine Information Needs – Objectives
- Ascertain Types of Data Required – Decide on type(s) of research
- Collect Data
- Analyze Data – Draw Conclusions (what results mean to us) and Make Recommendations (what to do)
- Report Results at Action Plan Meeting
- Continue Cycle (as needed)
Download a sample research gannt chart in MS Project format that shows how to setup an in-house research department and start initiating research projects.
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